MAYILADUTHURAI: With the Mettur dam nearing maximum capacity following the heavy rains last week and the surplus water being released into the Kollidam, the district administration in Mayiladuthurai has advised residents in vulnerable areas along the river to shift to safety. According to the water resources department, the storage level of the Mettur dam on Saturday stood at 117 feet …
CHENNAI: Mayiladuthurai became the first district in Tamil Nadu to get a District Climate Action Plan, an ambitious move to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change. The DCAP prepared by Anna University’s Climate Studio with the support of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, was released by Chief Minister M K Stalin during a recent meeting of …
A deteriorating pathway on Ma Marathu Medi Street in Ward 28, leading to Kittappa Municipality School in Koranad, has become a safety hazard for students, commuters, and residents. The small bridge, built over an underground canal carrying water from the Old Cauvery to Chandri Kulam, is damaged at both ends, making it difficult and dangerous to cross. “This shortcut is …
MAYILADUTHURAI: Nearly a week after the Mettur dam was opened for irrigation, the released River Cauvery water entered Mayiladuthurai district on Saturday night. The river water will be distributed for the district’s irrigation needs this week, said sources. Water Resources Department officials released the river water, which entered Thiruvalankadu in Kuthalam block as distributary 'Vikraman Aaru', from the Thiruvalankadu head …
As restoration efforts are nearing completion on four ponds in Mayiladuthurai, civic activists have sought follow up measures to ensure that they are properly maintained in the long run. The ponds taken up for renovation include Arupathumoovar Pettai Kulam, Mamarathu Medaikulam, Akkankulam, Angalamman Koil Kulam, Ayyankuttai Kulam, Ayyan Kulam, Vannan Kulam, Kuppan Kulam, Raja Kulam, Aranmanai Kulam, and Senthankudi Kulam. …
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited regions battered with rain in the state on Sunday. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin inspected the rain-affected areas today.He says, “Only during rains, there might be water stagnation but after sometime it’s dry…Tonight I’m travelling to Seerkazhi and after that Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore.” pic.twitter.com/sED3uNuOsG — ANI November 13, 2022 Following heavy rainfall in …